PatchTheCVECVE-2026-27294: Adobe Framemaker versions 2022.8 and earlier are affected by an out-of-bounds read vulnerability when parsing
CVE-2026-27294 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting framemaker. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Adobe Framemaker versions 2022.8 and earlier are affected by an out-of-bounds read vulnerability when parsing a crafted file, which could result in a read past the end of an allocated memory structure. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.
Why this priority
- High severity
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.8 (High) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.2% (top 93%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-125 |
| Published | 2026-04-14 |
| Last modified | 2026-08-28 |
Last updated 2026-08-28 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2026-27294?
framemaker: upgrade to 2022.9. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2026-27294 being exploited?
CVE-2026-27294 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2026-27294 affect?
CVE-2026-27294 affects framemaker. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Adobe Framemaker versions 2022.8 and earlier are affected by an out-of-bounds read vulnerability when parsing a crafted file, which could result in a read past the end of an allocated memory structure. An attacker could leverage this vulner
How urgent is CVE-2026-27294?
Priority 29/100. High severity
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